Sheedy's Country House Hotel is an award-winning family run hotel and restaurant situated in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, just 8 minutes drive from the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin. Traditional Irish music is available seven nights a week in the local pubs which are just a 3 minute walk from the hotel.

This charming house has welcomed guests for over 300 years and your hosts John Sheedy and his wife Martina are proud to offer their guests the intimacy and warmth of a country guest house with the services of a small hotel.

John's cooking has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for the last 12 years and has also earned him several other recommendations including; Georgina Campbell "Best Breakfast in Munster", Bridgestone Guide to Ireland, Good Food Guide, Good Hotel Guide Fodors, Michelin and the New York Times. Martina was awarded “Host of the Year” 2008.

John’s dishes are all freshly cooked to order and he sources as many ingredients as possible from local artisan producers. Martina tends to the organic vegetables and herbs that are grown in the family’s Potager Garden.

Guestrooms have been individually designed with homely comforts and an atmosphere of unhurried luxury in mind. The library, cozy bar with its open turf fire and the flower garden are all perfect for a relaxing read or enjoying a Guinness in the afternoon before dinner.

Sheedy’s is a great base for exploring the Burren’s unique landscape and as keen walkers themselves, John and Martina are delighted to share their local knowledge with guests about accessible hikes, walks and cycling trails.

The pièce de résistance at Sheedy’s is the food!

John's cooking has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes every year for the last 12 years and has also earned him the Georgina Campbell recommendation - "Best Breakfast in Munster" (featuring delicious homemade breads hot from the oven, homemade granola, and homemade jams, marmalades and chutneys!). Other recommendations and awards for John’s cooking include Bridgestone Guide to Ireland, Good Food Guide, Good Hotel Guide Fodors, Michelin and the New York Times.

John’s love of food is obvious from his insistence that all dishes are freshly cooked to order and his desire to source as many ingredients as possible from local artisan producers. For example, The Garrihy Family from Doolin supply fresh fish daily, salad leaves are grown by Colm Fahy who is based in the heart of The Burren, beef comes from two local butchers - Neill Hawes in Lisdoonvarna and Bernard Roughan from Ennistymon and organic raspberries and apples are supplied by Christine Sharpe in season.

Martina tends to the organic vegetables and herbs that are grown in the family’s Potager Garden just in front of the house.

It comes as no surprise that John has cooked for several dignitaries including European presidents, various Irish prime ministers and presidents and the UK Prime Minister.

Sheedy’s is a great base for exploring the Burren whether you just want to enjoy the unique landscape or if you want to get a little more active. Martina will be able to give expert advice on golf (Lahinch and Doonbeg golfcourses are nearby), surfing in Lahinch and Fanore, accessible hikes, walks and cycling trails. As keen walkers themselves, John and Martina are delighted to share their local knowledge with guests and provide maps and walking sticks and they also have a lock up shed for bikes.

The Spectacle Bridge (3 km) - The bridge spans a deep narrow gorge through which the Aille River flows. As it had to support the road at the top, a double arch forming a circular opening was built above the lower arch, giving the bridge its unusual and unique 'spectacle' appearance.

The Cliffs of Mohar (6 km) - These majestic cliffs rise from the Atlantic to a height of nearly 200 metres and extend for a distance of 8 km from Hag's Head to beyond O'Brien's Tower.

Aran Islands (15 km) - Situated in the middle of Galway Bay, the rugged, natural beauty along with thatched roof stone cottages dot the islands. Throughout the islands, you will find ruins of early monasteries, fortifications and many churches.

Walking is a big activity in our area. Our Hotel caters for walkers, we have walking maps and routes at reception. We can also arrange guides and packed lunches

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Pets not allowed

Check-out time is noon

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

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Failte Ireland assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.